Callbacks: Wednesday, January 9 at 6:30 PM. You must be available
for callbacks to be considered for a named role.

If you are unavailable on the audition dates, please contact
Joshua to set up a different audition time. We want everyone to have the
opportunity to audition.

Based on
the best-selling novel, a forbidden love affair between a photographer and a
housewife changes them forever. The Bridges of Madison County captures
the lyrical expanse of America's heartland along with the yearning entangled in
the eternal question" "What if...?" This sweeping romance about the
roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross will leave
audiences breathless.

Featuring a
lyrical book by Marsha Norman (’night Mother, The Secret Garden) and soaring
music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs
for a New World), all of the roles are strongly featured. This is an ensemble
piece, taking inspiration from the small town feel of Our Town. The music
ranges in style from operatic to bluegrass, from Broadway to rock and roll.

We are
seeking a cast of 10-12 fearless, risk-taking performers to tackle this
challenging contemporary piece. Auditions will include singing and readings
from the script. There will be no dance audition. The production team is
committed to diverse casting.

Francesca,
Robert, and Bud will begin musical rehearsals in late January. All others will
begin rehearsals on February 4. Rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday, 6:30-9:30
PM. Sunday rehearsals will only be scheduled in the event of snowed-out weeknight
rehearsals. There will be no Friday or Saturday rehearsals. Dress rehearsals
will be scheduled March 23-26. Preview Night is March 28. The show runs March
29-April 14, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Sundays at 2:30 PM. Cast
members must be available for all dress rehearsals and performances, no
exceptions.

If
auditioning for Francesca or Robert please prepare the song indicated in the
character descriptions. If you are auditioning for another role, please prepare
32 bars of a song in the style of the show or if you’d like to sing from the
show, we have suggested a song, but the song is not required. Sheet music is
available by contacting the director. An accompanist will be available at
auditions. We will have the score for The Bridges of Madison County. If you are not singing from
the score, please bring sheet music with clearly marked cuts. No one will sing
a cappella. To listen to this amazing music, check out:

All
ages are the characters’ ages. Performers of varying ages will be considered.

Francesca: Female (35 - 50). A beautiful,
luminous and funny Italian woman now married to a farmer and living in
Iowa.A war bride, Francesca struggles to find her place in her rural Iowa
home. Italian accent. Francesca rarely leaves the stage. Availability will be a
consideration in casting. Actresses auditioning for Francesca should
prepare "Always Better” Vocal Range - G3 - Gb5

Robert Kinkaid: Male (35 - 50). A ruggedly
handsome, worldly visionary photographer.The majority of the play
revolves around Francesca and Robert. Availability will be a consideration in
casting. Actors auditioning for the role of Robert should prepare "Wondering”Vocal Range - B2 - A4

Marian / Chiara: Female (30 - 40). As Marian,
Robert's former wife, a musician (Jonie Mitchell style). As Chiara, Francesca's
Sister, still living in Italy.As State Fair Singer, an enthusiastic
booster of the Iowa State Fair. Both roles are strongly featured roles. Actresses
auditioning for Marian may prepare "Another Life” Vocal Range - A3 - D5

Michael: Male (actors 16 and over). Francesca
and Bud's son. To play Age 16 to adulthood. Midwestern accent. Actors auditioning for Michael may prepare his part in
"State Road 21” Vocal Range - E3 - G#4

Carolyn: Female (actresses 16 and over).
Francesca and Bud's daughter. To play Age 14 to adulthood. Midwestern
accent. Actresses auditioning for the role of Carolyn may prepare her part of
"State Road 21” Vocal Range - A3 - C5

State
Fair Singer (18+) Booster of the Iowa State Fair. Sings lead in Act 2 opener.
Will also play other ensemble roles. May be doubled with Marian/Chiara. Auditioners may sing her part of "State Road 21”